Hirose’s BM50 series has been selected as an Innovation Award Honoree for CES 2022, the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas. The CES Innovation Awards internationally recognizes noteworthy products in 28 product fields based on the following criteria: product quality, design aesthetic, value provided to users, uniqueness and newness of product specifications, and […]
PCB connector
Harwin broadens scope of its SMT PCB socket offering
Expanding its portfolio of board sockets, Harwin has introduced additional sizes for the popular Sycamore Contact range. These 6A current rated surface-mount PCB sockets allow engineers to accommodate different designs, placing individual sockets freely on a board without the constraint of connector housings. Two additions complement the existing 3.8 7mm length sockets, which accept 0.8-1.3mm […]
Liquid crystal polymers get an upgrade for high-speed signals
RF and high-speed digital signals have brought on the development of new liquid crystal polymer materials used in connectors, PCBs, and other interconnects. Liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) are experiencing a surge in demand resulting from high-speed communications technologies, particularly fine-pitch components such as high-frequency connectors, board-to-board connectors, and low-pass insulation supporters, or dipoles on active […]
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) allows an interconnected industry
By Ruud van den Brink • Product Manager for Industrial Communications • TE Connectivity Industry 4.0 is all about enhancing efficiency and productivity. Part of these improvements can be realized in a more optimized communication infrastructure in industrial networks. Modern-day industrial automation systems are complex. Different layers in the network use different communication standards. A […]
Edge-mount, USB Type-C plug expands design flexibility
GCT’s new edge mount USB Type-C Plug provides design engineers with greater options for docking solutions and plug-in external dongle devices. The USB4155 is mid-mounted to make the best use of the PCB thickness within the profile of the connector. The slim 2.9mm profile offers features on the external metal case that provide excellent EMI […]
Fixed and floating header coaxial connectors for automative cameras
Growth in the deployment of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies has led to an increase in the number of high resolution and high frame-rate cameras within vehicles. This requires an increased amount of data that must be reliably transmitted from the ADAS system, including the camera itself, to the signal-processing control unit. In response […]
Plastic enclosure family features snap-fit closure
The 1551 miniature plastic enclosure family from Hammond Manufacturing consists of 49 different sizes; in this latest extension to the range, a further 10 variants have been introduced. In addition to the available size and configuration options, a choice of colors, flanged lids, keyring, and USB C versions are also available. The 1551V ventilated sensor […]
M12 A-code connectors sensor and actuator level transmissions
METZ CONNECT has expanded the M12 product range to include A-code variants designed for all transmissions on the sensor and actuator level. Similar to the X- and D-code circuit board sockets, the A-code products are available as front wall and rear wall mounting, completely assembled, or as a kit. For use in an industrial environment, […]
Modular connector for power, signals and data for PCB design
Device development in the industrial arena is advancing in ever shorter cycles. At the same time, devices are becoming more and more compact, presenting challenges for developers looking for the right solution for all the data, signals or power they need to transmit. Geared to facilitating the developers’ work, Harting is offering a solution with […]
Hirose reduces pitch of miniature back flip FPC connector
Hirose has launched a new miniature back flip flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector that further reduces PCB mounting area requirements in portable and consumer electronics. Featuring a reduced pitch of only 0.35 mm, 0.9 mm height, and 3.0 mm mounting depth, the TF42 Series combines small size with superior retention force. The unique back flip […]
